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Obituaries

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Andres “Cowboy” Jimenez, 82, passed away

on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at home with his family at

Charles Foster Zimmerman, 81, passed away at his home in Queen Valley on Jan. 23, 2013. He was born Oct. 8, 1931 and had resided in Queen Valley for 12 years. He was a gunsmith by trade. He leaves behind a son, Robert N. Zimmerman. Arrangements were entrusted to At Season’s End Mortuary, 861 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction.

Andres ‘Cowboy’ Jimenez

Andres ‘Cowboy’ JimenezDecember 13, 1930 - February 17, 2013

his side. Andres was born Dec. 13, 1930, in Safford, Arizona, the son of Lorenzo and Maria Jimenez.Andres enlisted in the United States Navy, April 23, 1948. He served in the Korean War and was also a shipmate aboard the following ships: Tarawa CV-40, Antietam CV-36 and USS Badoeng Straits CVE-116. He married Margarita Sanchez of Glenbar, Arizona, on April 14, 1951. They came to Superior as a young couple in 1953. Andres went to work for Magma Copper Company

and retired after 30 years. He then went to work fi ve more years as security guard with Pinkerton Security. Andres loved spending time with his family, enjoyed going to the casino, talking about the Navy and mining. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Margaret “Maggie” Jimenez; daughter, Stella (Elias)

San Miguel; sons, John (Patsy) Jimenez, Andy and Mario Jimenez; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Jimenez were held Friday, Feb. 22, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Superior with the Rosary at 9 a.m. and the Funeral Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. An online memorial may be signed at www.SuperiorFuneral.com.

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suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Only criminal citations are listed. All damage amounts are estimates. Items are given to The Superior Sun by the Superior Police Department and reflect information available at the time the report is

compiled.Feb. 13 Criminal damage was reported in the 400 block of East. Fraud was reported in the 400 block of Picket Post.Feb. 14 Criminal damage was reported in the zero block of Main St.Feb. 15

An accident was reported in the 400 block of Main St. Theft was reported in the zero block of Mitchell. An accident was reported on Highway 60.Feb. 16 An accident was reported on Highway 177.Feb. 17 Theft was reported in the

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are and, hopefully, set a tone for future funding discussions,” Chairman Miller said. “We need to tighten our belt and curtail spending again this year,” he said. His twin priorities are:• No increase in the property tax rate. Pinal County already has the highest primary property tax rate and the second highest tax burden of Arizona’s 15 counties.

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Vote will choose three of five running for Superior CouncilMichael Alonzo

New candidate What do you see as economic development opportunities for Superior? My vision would depend on what our current economic growth plan consists of. There needs to be a structured approach. How closely is our local government working with our Chamber in developing pro-business initiatives? I think we could capitalize on our surrounding community enterprises. We need to also look at leadership development programs to train new economic community development leaders. Our local leaders can recognize opportunities on how to help and sustain current business owners’ needs, as well as recruiting new businesses. We should continue with the events and showing the beauty we have out here. For us to really promote our scenery, the eyesore of trash defeats what we’re doing out here.

How will you help to get all the local groups and school district to work together for a common vision? Do you feel there is a common vision amongst the groups and the Town? I don’t often hear of the town working in parallel with the district. I need to understand what the current missions of the local groups are. I would consider cradle-to-career program to align our resources. I feel all the groups are striving to do what’s best for the town. If we worked as a partnership and worked toward a common vision, there could be one.

What do you feel needs to be done to ensure that Superior residents are safe and have access to police and fire services? Are we receiving the level of police service while functioning at a lesser budget? I don’t think so. I’m sure the morale is down with people talking about cutting the department. We need to figure out what can be done to provide the superior level of service for the allowable allocated funding. I would like to see the facts and the hard numbers about what the Sheriff and our police department have to offer. I think a lot of these decisions are being conducting behind closed doors and in executive sessions. The fire department relies heavily on volunteers, and we’ve built a solid reserve program. With the budget constraints, they’re paying for their own training.

Do you support the Council’s recent decision to terminate the Mutual Benefits Agreement and discontinue unqualified support for the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange? How do you feel this decision will affect the Town and the Legislation? No. I feel like it was poorly handled. There was a lot of opportunity for this to come up during a meeting, and it wasn’t a discussion. It would have been a good thing to bring up when discussing finances. I feel we should have exhausted all options before making this decision. Was there an attempt to revisit the agreement so that it would be favorable for us? With communication, we could have come up with an agreement to benefit both parties. It’s going to affect our town departments and business, as well as our relationship with Resolution.

If you are elected, what would you like to see accomplished in Superior over your term? I’d like to see the town establish short- and long-term strategic goals. We’re addressing issues as they rise and we don’t have a focused plan on where we want to be next year and how to get there. Everyone has a lot of good ideas. I will do my best with integrity to provide for the community members.

Steve EstaticoNew candidate

What do you see as economic development opportunities for Superior? Superior’s greatest asset is people. To make Superior stronger, to get more service, we need to attract more people to live here. The only way schools get more money is if they have more students. We have a great recreation area and need to take advantage of that.

How will you help to get all the local groups and school district to work together for a common vision? Do you feel there is a common vision amongst the groups and the Town? First, you have to invite them to the table. I don’t think that has been done. There needs to be more that we can accomplish if we sat at the same table. It’s hard to say—I’m not sure there is a common vision. I don’t know what goals the groups have set.

What do you feel needs to be done to ensure that Superior residents are safe and have access to police and fire services? We have to support the people we have that work for us. They lack the things they need to keep their vehicles and operations running—we need to support them in every way we can. The police and fire need to develop relationships in the community, so that people know them and feel safe to approach them if there is a concern. Without “home rule”, it’s going to limit the budget and services will be cut. Nobody wants that to happen.

Do you support the Council’s recent decision to terminate the Mutual Benefits Agreement and discontinue unqualified support for the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange? How do you feel this decision will affect the Town and the Legislation? At this time, I can’t. Is the agreement perfect? Probably not. But should we terminate it? To do it like that, I don’t agree with it. I would hope that we haven’t ruined our relationship with Resolution. If we don’t have that agreement, they’re not going to help us out along the way. I think the land exchange could pass without the town support. But that’s not how you treat your partner. You don’t just terminate an agreement without anyone knowing.

If you are elected, what would you like to see accomplished in Superior over your term? An action plan—I don’t think we have a plan in place to go where we need to be. We haven’t set goals. What do we need to do to sustain our budget and have the best service in town? We need to find a plan to bring people in town, because it’s a great town. I’ve been here 16 years and I don’t want to leave.

February 27, 2013 Superior Sun, Superior, arizona page 9 Meet four of the five candidates seeking to fill three open seats on the Superior Town Council. Shon White, owner of The Storm radio station in Superior, in cooperation with the Superior Sun interviewed the candidates. The interviews are presented below. Check our website for the audio recordings of the interviews. www.copperarea.com.

Irene HansenAppointed Incumbent

Chris TomerlinIncumbent

What do you see as economic development opportunities for Superior? I’d like to see motor sales here. Maybe with the new highway things might change. I’d like to see more businesses coming in on Main Street, more businesses that can bring revenue to the town. People want to stay here, and if we could get something like a motel/hotel, people won’t go to Globe to stay. We have a lot to offer here. We need to bring some businesses that will stay for years. I’ve seen so many changes in 26 years.

How will you help to get all the local groups and school district to work together for a common vision? Do you feel there is a common vision amongst the groups and the Town? Everybody has their own ideas about what to do. We need to get the Chamber of Commerce, Optimist and other clubs to have roundtable meetings and put together what to do in the community. There are a lot of things we could have the kids doing, they have a lot of time on their hands. We could be getting the people together with a goal in mind.

What do you feel needs to be done to ensure that Superior residents are safe and have access to police and fire services? Some people want County coming in here, but I do not want them taking over our police department. We need that one-on-one with police. I want people to come to the meetings and give their input. I have been very vocal about it because the safety of the community is first for me. The fire and police need their equipment setup and running—it is paramount for me. We need to come up with the money to keep them here.

Do you support the Council’s recent decision to terminate the Mutual Benefits Agreement and discontinue unqualified support for the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange? How do you feel this decision will affect the Town and the Legislation? Yes, I do. I voted for it. I don’t know what the legislature will do, but they can read our letter.

If you are elected, what would you like to see accomplished in Superior over your term? I would really like to see us get back to a working budget that will encompass everything and give us what we need for the community. More people working together in the community to bring it up. I would like to see more attendance at council meetings and more people trying to make it a better place to live. I’ve already dreamt that there is a little town out there that functions like Mayberry from the Andy Griffith Show. I know it’s fantasy, but I would like to see everyone working to make things better.

What do you see as economic development opportunities for Superior? Ecotourism, for one. When the Magma Hotel is complete, it will jumpstart Main Street to the former days. I hope to diversity the businesses in Superior, so that if one section of the economy shuts down, there are others we can fall back on. When people stop in from the U.S. 60, they see the friendliest service. It’s just all about getting them in.

How will you help to get all the local groups and school district to work together for a common vision? Do you feel there is a common vision amongst the groups and the Town? Every group has a common vision: to make Superior a better place. But the community has no unity anymore. It saddens me because in Superior’s heyday, it was always a big production with everybody in town. One of my goals before leaving office, even if I am not reelected, is to sit down with these various organizations and come up with a plan to bring unity back to the community.

What do you feel needs to be done to ensure that Superior residents are safe and have access to police and fire services? When it comes to public safety, if “home rule” isn’t passed, several things go out to a district and we’ll have to immediately cut services. Superior would not lose coverage from fire, ambulance and police, but the problem is that it would suffer. It’s suffering now because we cannot afford to give them the supplies they desperately need. If “home rule” doesn’t pass, it won’t be only public safety that suffers.

Do you support the Council’s recent decision to terminate the Mutual Benefits Agreement and discontinue unqualified support for the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange? How do you feel this decision will affect the Town and the Legislation? Yes, I support it. It’s unfortunate that it had to happen—it was an extremely hard vote. It was a decision made after a long time of research. It has to be a purely business decision. Every time I vote, I vote for 2,837 people in Superior. I would want to pursue a different agreement with Resolution Copper. From what I’ve heard at the national level, it’s really shocked Congress that we’ve made this decision. I wish Mr. [K. Kane] Graves was here sooner—we didn’t have the resources to review the agreement when Rita Wentzel was town manager. We piled everything on her. Half the community is proud, half wants to run me out of Town on a rail. We had to make a hard business decision.

If you are elected, what would you like to see accomplished in Superior over your term? The revitalization of Main Street. A better police and fire department. We don’t have bad officers or firefighters, we just need the funds and equipment. I’d also like to see more things for the kids, more programs. I’d like to get a school resource officer in there. When I was in high school, we had an officer and it was amazing having him around. He taught a law class and you always felt safe. His class led to me getting a criminal justice degree.


Superior terminates agreement with Resolution

By Chase KampSuperior Sun After years of unmitigated support, the Town of Superior voted on Feb. 21, 2013 to terminate its mutual benefits agreement with Resolution Copper Company and rescinded its unqualified support for the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange, the federal bill crucial to the Resolution Copper Project. According to a written statement released by the Town, support has been withdrawn for the project because of what the town sees as an unfair deal

outlined in the agreement. “This was a business decision that had to be made,” councilmember Chris Tomerlin told the Superior Sun. “We did it because it’s what’s best for the town,” councilmember Gilbert Aguilar agreed in a telephone interview. Resolution Copper said in a Feb. 22 written statement that the problems raised by the council are not insurmountable. Town manager K. Kanes Graves and other Superior representatives met with Resolution officials on

Feb. 25 to discuss the issues brought by the council. The Town’s letter argued that it cannot afford the purchase of property outlined in the federal land exchange and suggested that certain provisions in the bill would constitute illegal land zoning and unlawful delegation of the town council’s legislative authority. The federal Southeast Arizona Land Exchange bill, which would grant Resolution Copper the land necessary for the project, has been rejected 10 times

in the past eight years, facing opposition from Democratic opponents, environmental activists and Native American groups. The most current draft is a bipartisan effort co-sponsored by Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick (D) and Paul Gosar (R). The Town’s letter also cast doubt on the mutual benefits agreement as its 2010 renewal was put in motion by Council member Hank Gutierrez, who lost his seat on the council in 2012 after his vote on the agreement was determined to be a conflict of interest

by the state Attorney General. Only four of the seven Town Council members voted on the agreement termination. The other three members recused themselves due to anticipated conflicts of interest. In a letter written to bill co-sponsors Gosar and Kirkpatrick, as well as Governor Jan Brewer and Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake, the Town said it could not support the federal land exchange bill. “While the Town

generally supports the mine, we cannot offer our unqualified support of the bills as drafted,” the letter reads. The Town’s statement argues because of its budget crisis, it cannot afford the purchase of the cemetery, an airport reversionary interest and some adjacent airport property as outlined by the land exchange. According to the statement, the purchase price of these properties was to be set by federal appraisal standards, the agreement dictated which


Copper, withdraws support for land exchange bill

properties were to be purchased and in what order, and the Agreement provided for a loan of up to $8,000,000 to the Town to buy the properties, provided that if the Town ever sold any portion of the properties it was to pay to Resolution a release price. “The Town finances simply cannot support these purchases or terms,” the statement read. The Town’s statement argues that article 8.4 of the agreement provides that Resolution shall have no liability to the Town for

contributions or otherwise, if, in Resolutions’ sole discretion, “other factors” are needed to accomplish the Exchange. “In other words, the interests of the Town could be bargained away if necessary to accomplish the Land Exchange,” the statement reads. Superior’s ties to Resolution Copper run very deep. In 2012, the company advanced more than $200,000 in 2013 payments related to the mutual benefits agreement and emergency services agreement to the town at

its request. Tomerlin said the Town has already spent this and last year’s allotment from the company to address budget needs. He said the Town would lose another $100,000 allocation next year if a new agreement was not reached. However, he was optimistic that the company and the Town could find common ground. “I believe that Resolution will come back and work stuff out with us,” he said. District 1 County Supervisor Pete Rios

said in a statement he was saddened by the reversal of the Town’s support. “This is one of the only economic engines available to this area and we need to stay united in moving forward with jobs and negotiating for good environmental operation in Superior.” Pinal County economic development manager Tim Kanavel argued it was not too late to address Superior’s grievances. “As an advocate for economic development opportunities in Pinal County, I remain optimistic

that the legislation can be modified to allow this project to move forward without an adverse effect on the Town of Superior’s already serious budget situation,” he said in a statement. After a special Board of Directors meeting, the Superior Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: “The Chamber of Commerce will continue to support Resolution Copper, as well as other companies that demonstrate the desire to sustain, or add to, the economic growth

and development of the Town of Superior and surrounding areas.” The council emphasized its support of the mining project in its statement, and Tomerlin said funds supplied by Resolution Copper have been critical in helping the Town improve its financial footing. Yet he argued that the Town did not have a renegotiation clause in the agreement and that a decision had to made eventually. “By doing this, it shows that we mean business,” he said.


In support of Resolution Copper ... Last Thursday (2/21/2013) the Superior Town Council entered into an Executive Session during their regularly scheduled council meeting. The agenda for the executive session was believed to be a harmless discussion on an “Economic Development Agreement.” When the council returned to open meeting. less than an hour later, four members of the council voted to dramatically change course on the Town’s Support for Resolution Copper. The council unanimously voted to no longer offer their “unqualified” support of the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange

and Conservation act, as well as terminate the Mutual Benefits Agreement with Resolution Copper. The letter making this announcement to Resolution Copper was available immediately after the vote, as well as the press release. This decision was made without any notification to Resolution Copper or the public that this was the intent of the discussion. Councilmembers Irene Hansen, Chris Tomerlin, Gilbert ‘’Molacho’’ Aguilar and Soyla “Kiki” Peralta all participated in this executive session and voted. Mayor Jayme Valenzuela, Vice Mayor Olga Lopez and Councilmember John

Tameron declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in the executive session discussion or the vote. While the council may be under the impression that they are working for the good of the people, many people in our community do not support their decision or lack of transparency in this very critical matter for Superior. These actions have concerned many local business owners and residents. These are just a few of the statements that were able to be gathered since news of these actions were made public late last week.

My name is Pamela Peck. I have lived in Superior since 1975. I’m a Local Realtor with Independence Realty Professionals. In the past 13 years doing business in Superior I have seen what positive effects of being a miner can do for families, giving them the ability to purchase a first time home, right here in their home town Superior. Many of them have come from many generations of miners. Including my own family. We all call this place HOME and without Resolution Copper Co. and their ongoing support I would hate to see so many families suffer and become split due to the negative effects this can have. forcing them to leave town to find work elsewhere. I have seen the housing market at its highest and at its lowest in my years as a Realtor. I don’t want to see the housing market in Superior take a fall again due to foreclosures, because out of work miners, unable to pay their mortgage. I want to say I thank you in support of Resolution Copper Co. for their generosity to our community and all the opportunities it has offered to so many. Thanks,/s/ Pamela J. Peck

Although no one will ever know the details of the Council’s Executive Session last week, I am disappointed and embarrassed in the method that was chosen to inform Resolution Copper and the residents of Superior that the Town was canceling the current Mutual Agreement with Resolution and was no longer expressing their unqualified support for the land exchange. In the past several years Resolution has given several hundred thousand dollars to the Town, supported many programs at the schools for our young people and contributed-endlessly to the non-profit groups in this Town. Without Resolution, the town wide clean-ups that have disposed of about one and one-half MILLION pounds of trash over the past 5 years could not have been done. I believe sitting down at the table to discuss things would have made much more sense. The current administration of the Town has said everything they do will be transparent to the people of Superior. We have heard this many times over the past year at Council meetings. When something as critical to our economy as this is, is discussed and decided behind dosed doors, it is NOT transparent. Bill and I have the utmost respect for Resolution Copper and will continue to support them and the land exchange that is so important to the economic condition of this area. /s/ Sue AndersonResident and business owner

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“In response to the recent action taken by the Superior Town Council in regards to the Mutual Benefits Agreement with Resolution Copper Mining Company, I would like to go on record to say that I declared myself in conflict with RCM so I excused myself from the executive session meeting room. I also declared myself in conflict with ReM in open meeting and recused myself from the vote and stepped off the dais before any action was taken. I was and remain unaware of the reasons that this action was taken, other than what was written in the press release. I am in full support of Resolution Copper Mining Company and the land exchange bill as long as it benefits the Town of Superior”. /s/ John TameronSuperior Town Council Member

I was born and raised here in Superior to a proud mining family. The Magma Copper Company scholarship put me through college. We are a MINING town. I want to see the next generation of our families have the same opportunities I had growing up. I fully support the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, Resolution Copper, and the economic benefits their project will bring to our community and state. I was extremely disappointed by the actions of the Mayor and Town Council of Superior in deciding to end the Mutual Benefits Agreement with Resolution Copper in, what I feel, was a very non-transparent manner. /s/ Aja DeZeeuw


As a business owner and fourth generation native resident of Superior, I have found that the recent actions by the Superior Town Council regarding Resolution Copper are not in the best interest of our community. While I fully understand there are issues that need to be handled regarding the agreements, I do not feel that the Council has handled it in a responsible manner and these actions have caused more damage than good in an already volatile political situation. The future of our children and community are at stake and these actions have the potential to further delay both our educational and economic opportunities. We are not entitled to anything from anyone in this life and to jeopardize all of the benefits our community receives from Resolution Copper was in my opinion irresponsible. Thank You, Resolution Copper for all that you have done for our community./s/ Mila Besich-LiraMiracle Executive Services

Southwest Towing does not in any way whatsoever agree with the Town of Superior’s Decision to not support Resolution Copper at this important juncture or the termination of the Amended Mutual Benefits Agreement We appreciate the mining industry and Resolution for supporting our business, the school and the Town. Southwest Towing

It’s beyond comprehension how our Town of Superior elected officials terminated an agreement with Resolution Copper Mining Co. that provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions to its general operating fund over the past three years, and would have continued till completion of the land exchange. After completion of the land exchange, the agreement provided the frame work for Resolution Copper Mining Co. to contribute up to $400,000.00 yearly during the production life of the mine. As a fourth generation mining family, and local technology contracting company, we support the Resolution Copper Mining Co. project and its local economic impact that would have helped build our town’s future economic sustainability model. outside of mining, Thanks, /s/ Hank & Tina Gutierrez Ubiquity, Telecommunications & Project Management Inc.

To the Town of Superior:As a business person and property owners in the City of Superior we support the Resolution Project and we do not agree with the Notice of Termination of Amended and Restarted Mutual Benefits agreement between the Town of Superior and Resolution Copper Mining LLC. Dated 2/21/2013/s/ Rick Cartier /s/ Theresa Hopkins

As small business owners and long time residents of Superior we are displeased with the recent actions of the Superior Town Council and their staff regarding Resolution Copper. Resolution has been a generous company to our community. Without Resolution we might as well turn the lights off and leave town. The council should be ashamed of their actions which in our opinion will further hurt the economy of Superior. /s/ Albo & Della Guzman

Since their inception, Resolution Copper bas been a good neighbor to our community and schools. The proprietors, family and employees of Restaurant Casa Denogean will continue to support Resolution Copper and the land exchange. /s/ Diana Crespin

Resolution Copper Company has offered its support both economically and technically throughout the years it has been a part of this community. I think Superior should continue to show its gratitude and support for Resolution Copper especially at this politically volatile time. /s/ Cynthia Benson

I am disappointed by the recent actions of the Superior Town Council. I am concerned that these actions will have serious negative effects on our future, especially our children. I support Resolution Copper and the Land Exchange. THANK YOU Resolution Copper for always supporting our community. /s/ Jo Ann Besich

Jade Grill fully supports Resolution Copper’s effort to develop their mining facility near Superior. The Town Council’s recent, closed door, decision to oppose the land exchange and Mutual Benefits Agreement is a major blow to Superior’s businesses and economy. We need a boost in the economy, not a shot through our hearts. /s/ Lucy WingJade Grill

Superior has always been a mining town. Mining has provided good jobs that support our families. I fully believe that most of Superior’s residents would like to see the land exchange go through and the mine open. Resolution is part of the economic development we should be trying to bring to Superior. Resolution has been a friend to the schools, the LOST trail project and other projects. I am extremely disappointed in the way our Town Council handled this; unprofessionally and in secret. Instead of being transparent they decided to hide and not discuss it in public. /s/ Pamela Dalton-Rabago

I support Resolution Copper Company. I am Toni Marie Macias and I was born, raised and currently live in Superior, AZ. I come from a family with generations of miners, my husband is a 3rd generation miner. My children attend Superior School District and play baseball on the Superior Little Field. I am forever grateful of what RCC has done for me in MY community and for my family! Superior will always be HOME to me, and will always thrive and be more successful as long as mining is a part of our community! The Town of Superior should support ALL businesses who bring JOBS and tourism to our community. RCC has played a huge role, in supporting our efforts to promote tourism to our community! We should be partners and work together to develop economic success in our little community we ALL call home! /s/ T. Macias

I am a big supporter of the Resolution project. My husband and son worked there. Losing their jobs was a big loss for us and our families and a bigger loss to our mining town. /s/ Gloria & George Bueno

As a lifelong resident of Superior I believe that the current Town Council does not have the community’s best interest in mind. Their recent decision to cancel the agreement with Resolution Copper and not support the land exchange does not make economic sense. The Council does not speak for the majority of residents that support the company and appreciate all that they do for Superior. /s/ David Rabago Sr.

We at Superior Environmental Solutions understand that the time has come to once again voice our continued support for the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act H.R. 687. We have watched Resolution Copper Company since its inception prove its commitment to support local education, economic development and community programs to provide a positive influence in Superior as well as the Copper Corridor. That is why we support the land exchange and support Resolution Copper in its endeavor to create safe and responsible mining once again in Superior. We encourage all those who also support the land exchange to reach out to our representatives so that we may finally see the passage of this very important piece of legislation for our community. It’s time that we end the uncertainty and secure jobs to create economic stability for future generations of Superior./s/ Mario Sanchez

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By Yolanda Najera-EwingSpecial to the SunIt all began again as the St. Francis Church Fiesta Committee held its first Fiesta meeting of the year last week and began setting in motion plans for the community’s 34th Annual St. Francis Church Fiesta on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, on the church grounds at Church Avenue and Main Street. Although a number of themes were considered for the Fiesta, the theme selected for this two day event chaired, by Steve Lopez (689-5059) and co-chaired by Olga Lopez (520-827-4119), is “JOY IN SERVING.” Father James Aboyi, newly installed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church, will be presiding over the Annual Church Fiestas Patrias. Father Aboyi along with the Fiesta

chairpersons extends an invitation to all for this happening. Some fund raisers have already been schedule to raise seed money for this event. Steve Lopez along with members of the Fiesta Committee will have a food booth at the April 27 car show held at 201 N. Center in Mesa. This car show will run from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. The $1,000 booth was donated to the Fiesta Committee by the car show sponsors. Joe and Patty Castaneda (520-827-9960 or 520-827-0865) have set March 11 as the date for a golf tournament to benefit the Fiesta. The Tournament will be held at Queen Valley Golf Course and will begin at 7:00 a.m. Joe and Patty will once again sponsor the car show held on Fiesta Saturday. Autos are expected to start rolling in at 7:00 a.m. for a show

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starting time of 11:00 a.m. The show will end just before the Saturday evening Mass. At this point in time, priority for the Fiestas Patrias is QUEEN CANDIDATES. Tentatively, three young ladies have indicated that they plan to be queen candidates this year. Queen candidates are being actively sought, and ALL young ladies of the local area ages 5 to 18 are strongly urged to consider being queen candidates. Candidates do not have to be members of the Catholic Church. Each candidate will receive a formal gown, a crown, shoes, a sash and 10% of the funds which they raise. The candidates are set to start their fund raising projects on March 1st. Marcella Garcia is in charge of the queen candidates and their projects and can be reached at 480-550-1578. Other available contacts for the queen candidates are Steve Lopez, Olga Lopez and the church office (689-2250).The Fiestas Patrias will begin with a parade on Saturday, Sept. 14. Line-up will begin on Main Street and Magma Avenue with the parade proceeding west on Main down to the Fiesta grounds on Main and Church. Anyone wanting to have an entry in the parade can contact the church office.Food booths will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. ALL food is being prepared at Casa Denogean, Los Hermanos or St. Mary’s Center. Games and other booths will open early in the afternoon. Tickets for all purchases will be sold at

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• HEAD START SCHOLARSHIPS The Region 9 Head Start Association is pleased to announce the offer of three $1,000 memorial scholarships, in commemoration of Al Orozco, Torcey Wiley, and Ron Bernard, who supported Head Start’s efforts and were committed to its goals. These scholarships are offered to present or former Head Start parents and employees who will be or are presently attending college or accredited vocational or technical school and high school seniors who graduated from a Region 9 Head Start program who will be attending college or an accredited vocational or technical school. Applications are due Feb. 28. Call Hilda Cardenas at Superior Head Start Preschool 520-689-2812 for more information.• SUPERIOR DAY CARE CENTER Superior Day Care Center is coming soon! For more information, call 520-827-0052.• MAGMA CLUB The Magma Club is open for rental. Contact the Town of Superior at 520-689-5752 for fees, information and scheduling.• SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Superior Senior Center located at 360 West Main Street, Superior, offers meals in the center for a suggested donation of $2 for persons 60 or older, or those who have a disability. The price of a meal for those under 60 is $4. The meals are served at noon. If anyone needs transportation to or from the center, the suggested donation is $1 for those 60 or older. The price is $1 mandatory for those under 60. We ask that you call by 7:30 a.m. to ensure that your ride is provided for you and to verify your location. If you have any questions regarding the Senior Center and services, please call 520-689-5182.• THRIFT STORE The Superior Seniors have a thrift store which takes clean, gently used items to sell. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon. The store is adjacent to the Senior Center. Please come in and browse the selection of household items, books and clothing.• SUPERIOR ZUMBA CLASSES Attend Zumba classes with Ericka Real Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Kennedy Elementary Multipurpose Room behind the front building. Class is free, but donations are welcome. Call 520-827-1163 for more information.

• QUEEN VALLEY COMMUNITY QUILT SHOW The Scrap Rats 11th Annual Queen Valley Community Quilt Show and Viewers’ Choice Awards will take place on Sat., March 2, from 9:30 am – 4 pm at the Queen Valley Recreation Hall. Admission is $2, children under 12 get in free. There will be special exhibits and a Quilt Boutique Shop King Size Opportunity Quilt raffle for $1 per ticket or $5 for 6. Call 520-463-2080 or 480-882-9171 for more information.• COPPER BASIN WOMEN’S EXPO Save the date! The Copper Basin Women’s Expo will be at the Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District lobby from 11 a.m. -6 p.m. on Sat., March 9. There will be handwriting analysis, food demonstrations, Zumba, flower arranging and more! Food will be sold. Entrance fee is $3 or 3 cans of food. All are welcome! Contact Martina Burnam or Angela Ramirez at 520-363-7607 for more information.• COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM CALL FOR ADMISSIONS Gila Community College and the Gila Academy of Cosmetology is holding a call for admissions meeting for those who want to start the Cosmetology Program or Nail Technician Program in the fall semester on Wed., March 13 at 6 pm at the Gila Academy of Cosmetology on the GCC Gila Pueblo Campus and is essential for those students wishing to start this fall. There will also be a Hair Extravaganza fashion show at the same time. For additional information call the Academy at 928-425-8481.• SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT Please save the date for the United Way of Pinal County’s Spring Golf Tournament, on Sat., April 13, at the Robson Ranch Golf Club in Eloy. Proceeds will benefit early childhood education, including the Success By 6 program. Please watch your email for sponsorship and registration information.• COPPER BASIN IDOL SHOW Save the date! The Copper Basin Idol Show will be on Fri., May 10, at the Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District Auditorium from 6-8 p.m. There will also be performances by singers from the Valley. Entry fee is $3, three cans of food or one package of diapers. Last year’s show was a blast! Come have a great time with us!

Clubs & Meetings• SUPERIOR ARBORETUM BINGO Superior Arboretum Residents Association BINGO will be held Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at 199 West Gray Drive.

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the fiesta grounds. Tickets for making purchases at the fiesta will NOT be sold prior to the beginning of the fiesta. Tickets for the annual Fiesta Fund Raiser will be the only tickets sold prior to Sept. 14. Winners of the fund raiser will receive $300, $150 and $75 for first, second and third places respectively. VOLUNTEERS: Presently, Fiesta volunteers include those noted above as well as: Fiesta games and religious articles – Jessica Castillo, Fiesta bank – Kathy Denogean, menudo - the Alonzo Family, cake walk - Stella Castro (689-5242), taquitos and fry bread – Christine Martinez, snow cones and nachos – Rosalie Padilla (602-882-3293), cotton candy – Kathy Sommers, empanadas – Olga Lopez, beer – The Red Barons, Burros – Irene and Bertha Navarro, and hamburgers and hot dogs - Mike and Kathy Zavala (689-5629).

The St. Francis Church Knights of Columbus (689-5629) will be taking care of setting up and preparing the fiesta grounds as well as packing up and cleaning of the grounds. Volunteers are still needed for the parade, corn on the cob, sodas, carne asada, games, crystal, novelties and others. Donations of a monetary nature, products, supplies, or labor are much needed and will be very welcomed. These donations are tax deductible and the Fiesta Committee is providing the tax identification number to all those making donations. The Annual St. Francis Church Fiestas Patrias have always been more than a fund raiser. The fiestas have been a local tradition for 3 decades and are viewed by its sponsors as a community event for all ages. It is an opportunity to renew acquaintances, make new friends and visit with neighbors and friends while enjoying good food and fun activities.

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By Mila Besich-Lira Every year, 1.2 million new

Cancer cases are diagnosed in the United States and

Superior has a big huge Heart564,000 American’s die of the disease annually. Superior has been no stranger to cancer diagnosis and deaths. For the fifth straight year, a group of volunteers led by Mike and Deb McKee and Fred and Karen Murrietta have organized the Superior Has Heart event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. With a steak dinner, auctions, raffles and blitz raffles people young and old from all over the state of Arizona come together to raise money to combat this disease. This year guests were treated to live music by Armor Gomez and Punky Sanchez and they had the opportunity to bid on raffle items such as a homemade quilt donated by Pamela Peck and a one of a kind copper sculpture created by George Acosta, a former

resident of Superior. These contributions, along with hundreds of gift cards, sporting tickets, prize baskets and more, helped to generate over $11,000. Cancer does not prejudice: it can develop in kids, teenagers, babies, middle aged adults and the elderly. It can develop all over the body with over 100 different types of cancer diagnosis. There are stages of cancer, the easy to treat with a nip-tuck surgery to a stage four where massive amounts of radiation and chemotherapy are needed. Cancer can happen to the most athletic and healthy. “Thank you to the whole town for their generous support of this event, all of the money goes to a good cause,” said Mike McKee, one of the

main event coordinators. The meal was prepared by the Red Bear Outfitters and the hall was provided by Los Hermanos Restaurant.

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Heart online at http://bit.ly/13lbYYl or by scanning the code

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